President Mnangagwa has promoted two Brigadier-Generals to
the rank of Major-General and one Air Commodore to Air Vice-Marshal. The
promotions are in accordance with Section 15(1) (B) (Chapter 11:02) of the
Defence Act and are with effect from April 5. The newly-promoted Major-Generals
are Kazirai Tazira and William Dube as well as Air Vice-Marshal Biltim
Chingono.
Conferring new ranks to the newly promoted, Zimbabwe
Defence Forces Commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda implored the three to
continue working hard.
“Continue doing your best,” he said. “We are going to be
asking a lot more from you, so redouble your efforts. You need to do more than
you have done because rank comes with responsibilities and accountability has
gone up a notch.”
Gen Sibanda said the promotions were based on a wide range
of considerations, among them merit, distinguished service, consistent
dutifulness, hard work, loyalty, selflessness and patriotism.
He said the ZDF command will continue to review the welfare
of its personnel.
“Our subordinates, the troops, are our best asset and we
need to strive to continue ensuring that they are properly served, properly
managed and properly educated,” said Gen Sibanda. “It is your duty and
responsibility to ensure that this asset which is bigger than money is properly
catered for.”
Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General Absalom
Edzai Chimonyo said ZDF will continue to grow due to committed cadres.
“You have excelled in your duties and serving the country,”
he said. “You deserved this recognition. With cadres of your calibre our
defence force will continue to grow from strength to strength to be among the
best in the region.”
After receiving the new rank, Maj-Gen Dube vowed to
continue working hard for the country.
“We wish to acknowledge and receive the honour and
responsibility that has been thrust upon us through this promotion by our
nation through the authority vested upon His Excellency the President of the
Republic of Zimbabwe and Commander-in-Chief Zimbabwe Defence Forces in
accordance with the relevant provisions of the laws of Zimbabwe,” he said. Herald
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